Eelistustega

Eelistustega is an Estonian grammatical form meaning "with preferences." It is the comitative (instrumental) plural form of the noun eelistus, which translates to "preference." The form is created from the genitive plural eelistuste by adding the comitative suffix -ga, resulting in eelistustega. It is used to express accompaniment or to indicate that preferences are taken into account in actions, decisions, or descriptions.

In usage, eelistustega frequently appears in contexts where someone or something is associated with preferences or where preferences influence outcomes. It is common in discussions of decision-making, surveys, product development, or any situation involving what people prefer. For example, in a sentence like Otsuste tegemisel arvestati eelistustega, the phrase shows that decisions were made with consideration of preferences. Another example could be Uuringu tulemused arvestasid osalejate eelistustega, meaning the results reflected participants’ preferences.

Formation and grammar notes: eelistustega is the plural comitative form of eelistus. It signals accompaniment or inclusion of preferences and is typically used with verbs that mean to consider, take into account, or relate to preferences (for instance arvestama, peegeldama). The base noun eelistus is common in Estonian when referring to individual or collective preferences.

See also: eelistus, komitatiiv (comitative case), Estonian grammar, plural genitive.